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Welcome to the Rhode Island CDL practice test site. You can take these practice tests and go through the questions as many times as you like as you attempt to obtain your CDL in Rhode Island. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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How often should you drain your air tanks?

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If your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas, should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

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If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

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How do you hook a combination to a second trailer without spring brakes and without using wheel chocks?

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Start by___when coupling.

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The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

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How often should you check your cargo?

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All standing riders must stay:

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The designation RQ identifies the material's:

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You are inspecting the_____when looking for broken welds, cracks, holes, or other damage to the longitudinal frame member, cross members, box, and floor.

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You should___to reduce the air leakage rate.

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When would a drive-wheel skid result in a jackknife when pulling doubles?

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Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

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Where are shut-off valves located?

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Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. Should you turn off your engine before or after you unhook the hoses after finishing that delivery?

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Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

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When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

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What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

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On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

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A truck with baffles will handle:

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You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

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Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

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Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

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If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

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An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

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Which is more likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

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The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

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Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

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When should air tanks be drained?

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Which of the following is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging?

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How can you check slack adjusters?

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What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

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What can you do at an accident site to help avoid another accident?

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Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

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Select when you should use the parking brake:

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What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

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Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

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What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

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Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

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How To Get A rhode island Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Rhode Island, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Rhode Island only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Rhode Island).

Rhode Island CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are capable of operating a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Rhode Island applicants must get assistance with the forms from a CDL-certified doctor. Applicants are required to submit a (REV 2011) Self-Certification for a Commercial Driver’s License and a (Form MCSA-5875) Medical Examiner’s Certificate Medical Examiner’s Report Form.

Commercial drivers are required to have a medical card or certificate. This requirement does not apply to drivers who are employed by the federal, state or local governments. Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Rhode Island. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Rhode Island CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double or Triple Trailer
  • X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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rhode island CDL License Test Tips

All Rhode Island CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Rhode Island test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees.  The Rhode Island skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Possess a valid Rhode Island Driver’s license.
  • Be active duty military personnel.
  • Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Have been honorably discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit an Application for CDL Skills Test Waiver.

Additional Information

Information on the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles

The State of Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license regulations in Rhode Island. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/licenses/commercial/

Phone: 401.462.5813

 

Additional Rhode Island CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access Rhode Island CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Rhode Island.